The holidays are a time for joy, celebration, and delicious food. However, for African Americans with health conditions like diabetes or heart disease, it can also be a period of…

By Maelinda Turner, LCSW, MDiv Instead of Roses, We Offer a Couples’ Contract. How to Keep Your Relationship Strong. In the passionate cauldron of NOLA love, even the best crab…

Navigating Fiery Conflict in NOLA Relationships  New Orleans love burns bright, like a second-line parade pulsing with brass and struts. But beneath the vibrant surface, some stories simmer with volatility,…

Should You Stay or Go? Introduction Infidelity in marriage is a painful and complex issue that can shatter trust and leave emotional scars. It comes in various forms, including physical…

Nikola Tesla, the enigmatic inventor whose genius was undoubtedly ahead of his time, once postulated that the numbers 3, 6, and 9 held a cosmic significance—a gateway to the universe’s…

In our fast-paced, ever-changing world, anxiety has emerged as a pervasive concern affecting people from all walks of life. It is now the leading reason why individuals seek therapy, surpassing…

Stigmas of Therapy in the Black Community In the vibrant tapestry of African American culture, there exists a mosaic of stigmas and misconceptions that can obscure the path to mental…

In the vibrant and culturally diverse city of New Orleans, a pressing issue is affecting many residents. But the African American community is especially impacted. Adverse Childhood Experiences(ACEs) have become…

The Story of a Young Black Girl Repeating the Cycle and Then Breaking it By Kala Hathorn Her story is simple yet deep. A lost Black girl. It is a…

A poem by Kala Hathorn We are a city on a hill that cannot be hidden Just like the depths of hatred in this nation that needs to be forgiven…